» Gambhir gifts Man of Match award to Debabrata
ChennaiI | Tuesday, May 1 2012 IST
The victorious Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gambhir who once again led from the front to pave way for his team's thrilling win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 5 T20 cricket championship here today gifted his man of the match award to his young teammate Debabrata Das.

 » Thrilling 5 wicket win for Kolkta Knight Riders, two balls to spare
Chennai | Monday, Apr 30 2012 IST
Captain Gautam Gambhir led from the front again with a sparkling 63 as Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a thrilling five wicket win over Chenai Super Kings chasing 140 target but the contest decided on the fourth ball of the final over in IPL 5 T20 cricket championship at the M A Chidambaram stadium here today. Coasting along losing two wickets, the Knight Riders needed 48 runs in the last 36 balls with eight wickets standing to pull off an upset victory. But with no big hitting from Manoj Tiwari, the Super Kings could still hope for a miracle. Gambhir though coasted to his 50 off 43 balls in the 15th over. Albie Morkel, the pacer struck to remove Manoj Riwari(12, 13 bls one four) for the Knight Riders to lose their third wicket in 16.1 overs. As out of form Yusuf pathan joined Gambhir,there was still hope for Super Kings as Knight Riders were 118-3 in 17 overs, needing 22 off the last 18 balls, the dangerous Ashwin coming on to bowl. But it was Bravo who struck for a second time trapping Gambhir leg before wicket to deal a big blow to Kinght Riders. Gambhir's spendid 64 off 53 balls had sis fours and a six. It was now left to Yusuf Pathan to prove his match winning ability and live up to Gambhir's statement that he was the best match winner Indian cricket has..